14th Annual Yerrid Foundation Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament presented by Bonefish Grill is a huge success
St. Petersburg, Fla – October 27, 2011 – The Pediatric Cancer Foundation (PCF) realized a net profit of $200,000 from the October 21-23 Yerrid Foundation Grand Slam Celebrity Fishing Tournament presented by Bonefish Grill. Proceeds from the weekend’s tournament at the Renaissance Vinoy Resort in St. Petersburg fund critical research to find a cure for childhood cancer.
Bridgestone Retail Operations, LLC (BRSO) presented a check to the Pediatric Cancer Foundation on Friday, October 21 at the Fishermen’s Ball for $225,954 for their August and September Sunshine Campaign in their 2,200 locations nationwide.
BSRO’s company-owned retail locations nationwide, including Firestone Complete Auto Care, Expert Tire, Tires Plus, and Wheel Works, offered customers to round up their invoices to the nearest dollar for the Pediatric Cancer Foundation’s cause.
“We are proud to be a supporter of the Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the passion they have to help children combat childhood cancer,” said Matt Hoskins, President, BSRO. “We are grateful to our customers who support this cause with us.”
The fishing was also a success this weekend. Ken Patterson of Island Grove Wine Company reeled in a grand slam of redfish, snook, and trout on the waters of Tampa Bay. Guided by Captain John Griffith, Patterson caught a total of 80.25 inches to become the overall winner in the catch and release fishing tournament. Tampa Mayor Bob Buckhorn guided by Captain Dave Dennison topped the charts in the snook category with a 34 inch snook.
In other honors, Vincent Lecavalier, Tampa Bay Lightning Captain, was presented the Ted Williams Award at Friday night’s Fishermen’s Ball presented by Firestone Complete Auto Care, Tires Plus, ExpertTire, Wheel Works, and Credit First, N.A. This award honors an individual with a love for the outdoors who is dedicated to his community and to children’s causes. Also that evening, Cindy Jameson of The Yerrid Foundation was named Volunteer of the Year for the event. She has been instrumental in ensuring the logistical success of the weekend long event for the past 14 years.
Captain Joel Brandenburg received the Lucky Strike Award, which recognizes a tournament guide who displays excellent character, quality service, and a commitment to finding a cure for pediatric cancer. The tournament was hosted by Wade Boggs, Major League Baseball Hall of Famer.
Tournament Results By Category
Grand Slam:
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Ken Patterson guided by Captain John Griffith – 80.25 inches
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Steve Yerrid guided by Captain T.J. Stewart – 80.00 inches
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Kevin Platt guided by Captain Chris Wiggins – 76.75 inches
Snook:
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Mayor Bob Buckhorn guided by Captain Dave Dennison – 34.00 inches
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Doug Wachter guided by Captain Doug Fisher – 29.50 inches
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Julie Robertson guided by Captain Mike Gore – 28.25 inches
Redfish:
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Mike Malone guided by Captain Doug Hemmer – 31.50 inches
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Del Dameron guided by Captain Rob Gorta – 30.50 inches
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Mike Zwann guided by Captain Doug Hemmer – 29.50 inches
Trout:
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Steve Stanley guided by Captain Dave Markett – 22.50 inches
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Cody Bertoch guided by Captain Dave Dennison – 22.50 inches
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Gary Miller guided by Captain Joel Brandenburg – 22.00 inches
For more information, visit www.fastercure.org or call 813-269-0955. Additional photos available upon request.
About the Pediatric Cancer Foundation:
With its national headquarters in Tampa, the Pediatric Cancer Foundation is a nonprofit organization dedicated to funding research to eliminate childhood cancer through the Sunshine Project, the Foundation’s collaborative research initiative. By employing doctors and researchers from the country’s top institutions, the Sunshine Project is fast-tracking the development of new drugs and therapies that will ultimately lead to the cure of childhood cancers. For more information, go to www.fastercure.org.
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Pediatric Cancer Foundation
Jourdan Tanner, Communications Manager
5550 West Executive Drive, Suite 300
Tampa, FL 33609
813-269-0955 (Office)
813-625-1151 (Cell)
jtanner@pcfusa.org
www.fastercure.org